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optical

/ˈɒptɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does optical mean?

adjective

Relating to the sense of sight or to light; concerned with the properties and behaviour of light, especially in relation to the eye.

Example

"The optical properties of the new material made it ideal for use in telescopes."

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